Phenomenal
Example: Her phenomenal insight transformed the entire philosophical debate.
Definition
"Phenomenal" describes something that is perceptible by the senses or relates to phenomena, often used in philosophy to refer to experiences or insights that are remarkable or extraordinary, such as her phenomenal insight transforming the entire philosophical debate.
Etymology
The word "phenomenal" comes from the Greek word 'phainomenon,' meaning 'that which appears' or 'observable occurrence.' It entered English in the late 16th century, initially relating to observable events, and later took on the broader meaning of extraordinary or remarkable. Did you know? Its root 'phainein' means 'to show' or 'to appear.'
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"Phenomenal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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